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July 23
What was that New Yorker short story? Plot details as I remember...
posted by miles1972 at 11:22 PM PST - 3 answers 
I am looking for the name of a piece of artwork (Pre-Raphealite?) showing a scene in a stairwell of a maiden and a knight.
posted by elgalan207 at 10:19 PM PST - 3 answers
Does it really matter where you get the Computer Science degree from?
posted by JoeXIII007 at 8:15 PM PST - 27 answers
Betelgeuse, Altair and Orion
Is this poem's initial lion
Sorry -
line - but I've searched everywhere
For "Orion, Betelgeuse, Altair" ...
posted by the quidnunc kid at 2:48 PM PST - 3 answers
Upgraded to the latest Wordpress and now all posts and content have disappeared!
posted by RoseovSharon at 1:17 PM PST - 13 answers
Windows Server 2003 - Best way to see what files (and their locations) disk quotas are counting against a user?
posted by dozo at 12:43 PM PST - 4 answers
African American deserter in WWII that lead a tribe in India?
posted by brownbat at 12:04 PM PST - 6 answers
I'm looking for a list of good but little-known books by David Foster Wallace. The list is by Wallace, not the books.
posted by nushustu at 11:49 AM PST - 5 answers
How do I complain to a corporation without coming off as a prude?
posted by 1f2frfbf at 10:03 AM PST - 44 answers
Please explain a few bits of television script convention to me.
posted by Bookhouse at 9:10 AM PST - 8 answers
My computer is showing that I'm connected to the Internet, but it's not actually connecting. My usual trouble shooting tricks aren't working, so does anyone have any ideas?
posted by Airhen at 8:29 AM PST - 8 answers
CSS gurus: Changing a 2-column layout to a 3-column one?
posted by jbickers at 8:21 AM PST - 5 answers
Logistics problem: I am in an outdoor art show this weekend. The alloted space I have is 12 ft x 25 ft. My canopy is 10x10, with two non-weight bearing sides. Here's my problem- what's the best way for me to display 15in x 20in framed pictures? I do not have an easel. I have 13 of these damn pictures to display, and I am running out of ideas as to how to display at least some of them. Ideas?
posted by muxnaw at 7:04 AM PST - 8 answers
How can I reach independent musicians? My friends and I have built a great service for artists who promote their music online. The people who use it rave about it. But we'd like to grow to serve a lot more people in a more eclectic range of music.
posted by racecar at 6:53 AM PST - 14 answers
Where can I go from here? I switched jobs (from waitressing to working at a pet store) a month ago, and plan on staying at the pet store for about a year. What can I do with pet store experience?
posted by d13t_p3ps1 at 5:28 AM PST - 8 answers
I'm looking for opinions on the UCLA Professional Program in Screenwriting, whether you've done it, or know someone who has. In particular - opinions on the online course.
posted by mooza at 3:56 AM PST - 3 answers
(Song ID) - Yellow Convertible song - Can anyone tell me, or point me to the full lyrics and tablature or sheet music for the Yellow Convertible song? She drove a yellow convertible, she drove it mighty fine ....
posted by coffeefilter at 3:26 AM PST - 3 answers July 22
Who sings the (female) backing vocals on Hüsker Dü's song
Hare Krsna off of
Zen Arcade?
posted by unmake at 11:50 PM PST - 5 answers
Help me identify this cartoon I remember seeing as a kid in Los Angeles in the mid-to-early 70's.
posted by The Tensor at 9:11 PM PST - 6 answers
Roadtrip Filter: I'm driving across country next week. What should I do to make sure my car will make it?
posted by Geppp at 8:48 PM PST - 10 answers
What bag do I get for going back to grad school?
posted by senseigmg at 8:29 PM PST - 15 answers
Bookfilter: In search of older grade school kids' book I read once years ago while visiting my cousin, and kind of dug. All I can remember is that it was a vaguely medieval setting, where the main character was a young woman named either Soony or Sooney, who lived alone in a cottage in the woods; much of the book was taken up with her helping out three different princesses or noblewomen in succession. Towards the very end, Sooney finally meets a young man herself, but rather than a nobleman, he was another salt-of-the-earth person like herself, and HE'S the one she marries. I also remember that once in a while the narration would comment on something wise or common-sensical Sooney did by saying: "That was Sooney. She knew what she thought about things." Does this sound familiar to anyone? The book would probably have been published sometime before the mid-80's, as that's about the time I read it.
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 8:28 PM PST - 2 answers
What are some good applications that take advantage of a big monitor?
posted by nitsuj at 7:02 PM PST - 13 answers
How do you protect your privacy when writing personal stuff down into journals, diaries, or self-help books?
posted by Tbola at 6:28 PM PST - 28 answers
My freezer is not cold enough. Any tips on how to diagnose or fix this?
posted by UbuRoivas at 3:52 PM PST - 12 answers
Two-part slang request. I'm looking for: 1. Colloquial terms for Southern gentlemen types, of the mint julep-sipping variety; and 2. Unique/interesting slang along the lines of, "will have my guts my for garters."
posted by np312 at 3:43 PM PST - 28 answers
What's the best light bulb option these days? I need to replace the bulbs in my bathroom (9, 40 watt bulbs currently). Lights are typically on for about 20 minutes a day. Occasional they'll be on and off quickly. There are no windows. I want to be environmentally conscious, but price does factor in at some level.
posted by willnot at 2:19 PM PST - 10 answers
GenderWarriorFilter: Help me find a gift for a five year old girl that in NO WAY involves princesses. Oh yeah, I should mention that I'd prefer that she also not hate said gift.
posted by grapefruitmoon at 2:13 PM PST - 46 answers
Do I really need a mattress cover?
posted by k8lin at 2:00 PM PST - 35 answers
I'm in the market for a new desktop PC, but I don't know much about the companies out there manufacturing them. Who do you trust in terms of value, quality, etc?
posted by UrbanEconomist at 1:48 PM PST - 26 answers
Indian Movies Filter: I'm trying to remember the name of a movie from the 50s or 60s. Here's the basic storyline:
posted by jak68 at 1:26 PM PST - 4 answers
I am looking for new things to amuse and delight a two-year old in an urban setting. Most activities are for slightly older kids, so other urban parents, any tips or tricks for fun activities we can do together? Bonus points for Boston-specific suggestions.
posted by blahblahblah at 1:17 PM PST - 13 answers
In our meat share this month, we got two (adorable) but completely confusing tiny little chickens. What can I do with these things?
posted by jeanmari at 1:17 PM PST - 16 answers
How did having a baby change your life? I'm intentionally leaving the question as broad as it is and would love to hear your answers, mothers and fathers; but especially in regard to how it may have changed you, as a person. My wife is expecting in 5 weeks, I feel both tremendous excitement, but also a slight anxiety as I know my life will never be the same.
posted by razzman at 1:12 PM PST - 32 answers
Microsoft Exchange 2000 : is there a built in function or any 3rd party utility that would allow me to export a list of all mailboxes and would include info like User Logon Name and mailbox size?
posted by starscream at 12:50 PM PST - 3 answers
Mr. Fog and I broke up last night. I am completely obliterated and need advice. ASTOUNDINGLY Long detailed back story inside.
posted by fogonlittlecatfeet at 12:25 PM PST - 26 answers
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